Two weeks after U.S. Soccer announced that both their men's and women's national
teams will be wearing rainbow-colored jerseys in support of gay pride this
month, Christian soccer player Jaelene Hinkle has withdrawn herself from the U.S.
roster for two international friendlies billed for June., citing "personal
reasons."
A release from U.S. Soccer said Hinkle, 24, who is a
defender for the North Carolina Courage, was called into the national camp to
play international friendlies against Sweden and Norway this month. She was not
replaced on the roster after her withdrawal.
It is unclear if U.S. Soccer's
celebration of gay pride this month is related to Hinkle's withdrawal but she
wears her faith proudly on social media.
She proudly boasts Colossians 3:23 on
Twitter which says: "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord,
and not unto men."
